Thomson's model of atom J.J. Thomson in 1904, proposed that an atom was a sphere of positive electricity in which were embedded number of electrons. The stability of the atom was explained as a result of the balance between the repulsive forces between the electrons and their attraction towards the centre of the positive Sphere.This model is compared with a watermelon … [Read more...] about Rutherford’s Model of an Atom
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Valency
Question 1 Define atomic number? Question 2 Define mass number? Question 3 Define valency? Question 4 What are valence electrons? Question 5 What are noble gases? Question 6 An element has atomic number 12.How many electrons are present in K,L,M shell? Question 7 Write the distribution of electrons in an atom of element whose atomic number is 18? Atomic … [Read more...] about Valency